Luis Suarez Scores 19 Minute Hat-Trick For Gremio!
Thursday 8th of February 2024Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez, expected to move from Barcelona and rejoin Lionel Messi at Inter Miami next season, scored a hat-trick against Botafogo of Brazil Serie A on Thursday evening and could soon reunited with him at Inter.
A 36-year-old veteran defied age to score three goals in 19 second-half minutes.
Gremio found themselves trailing 3-1 early after goals scored by former Chelsea striker Diego Costa and Junior Santos of their hosts, Gremio.
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez scored a hat-trick for Gremio in a 4-3 win over Botafogo
Gremio took an important step toward winning their maiden Brazilian Serie A crown on Thursday night. Though trailing leaders Botafogo 3-1 at halftime, Luis Suarez scored three times in 19 second-half minutes to turn around the game and help his side triumph 4-3.
Suarez continued his impressive form from his time spent at Barcelona - alongside Messi, Busquets and Alba - where he amassed 195 goals and provided 113 assists before moving to Paris Saint-Germain last summer.
Botafogo opponent and striker Gabriel Jesus earned himself three goals against them to surpass his total from last season of 14. His first was a clinical finish from close range; second came when he latched onto Leonel Di Placido's cross for a header; while thirdly and finally as he raced onto a lofted ball from deep to claim victory for Botafogo.
Suarez’s hat-trick saw Gremio climb to the top of the Brasileirao table
Uruguayan striker Luis Suarez has been on fire since joining Brazilian club Fluminense from Liverpool. The 30-year-old scored 14 goals in 28 league appearances since joining Fluminense last August, prompting reports that Inter Miami may offer him another opportunity. At Barcelona he worked alongside Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets; now with them both back together again at Inter Miami!
Gremio maintained their lead atop the Brasileirao table as they held off a comeback attempt from Botafogo in Porto Alegre. Junior Santos and Marlon Freitas scored for Gremio early in the second half, giving the home team an initial 3-1 advantage that they maintained throughout.
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Suarez then came through, scoring three goals in 19 second-half minutes to help turn around the game and secure victory for Gremio. This result saw Gremio leapfrog Palmeiras into first place despite still having one game remaining against Palmeiras; Fluminense and Bragantino could both become significant contenders to claim first place, creating an intense finish to this season.
Suarez’s hat-trick was his 14th goal in 2023
Luis Suarez stole the show as Gremio defeated Botafogo 4-3 and overtook them in Brazilian Serie A table. At 36 years old, Suarez has proved himself as one of the top strikers in football. The Uruguayan scored a second half hat-trick against their hosts to lift Gremio to top of league table and also laid down a challenge to former Barcelona teammate Lionel Messi for nineth Ballon d'Or trophy win.
Former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, rumored to be joining former Barcelona teammates Lionel Messi, Sergio Busquets and Jordi Alba at Inter Miami in 2024, took just 19 minutes to score his hat-trick and become an instant hero for Gremio despite trailing 3-1 at halftime against their local rivals Botafogo. Gremio now shares top spot with Botafogo with 59 points while away supporters were heard chanting "Fica Suarez!" as they begged their star striker not to go anywhere else.
Suarez’s hat-trick was his first in Serie A
Luis Suarez pulled off an extraordinary 19 minute hat-trick against Botafogo to give Gremio an astounding win in Brazil's Serie A. Former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Suarez scored three times during the second half, helping Gremio come from 3-1 down to win 4-3 and complete an incredible comeback against Botafogo.
The 35-year-old striker made a surprise arrival at Brazilian club Avai this month after spending two years at Uruguayan side Nacional, scoring eight times in 14 matches but expected to leave once his contract expired.
As evidenced by his 14 league goals this season and unforgettable display against Botafogo at Olimpico Nilton Santos stadium in Rio, former Ajax and Liverpool forward has demonstrated that even at his advanced age he remains a goal scoring machine. Later this month in Recopa Gaucha Super Cup against Inter Miami he hopes to keep up his good form and continue scoring goals at an astonishing rate!